International Society for Industrial Ecology

Salary: D/S2 salary is £41,344 to £45,479 (depending on skills and experience) A great benefits package is offered, including an outstanding pension scheme (with an extremely generous employer contribution - on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time - 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, including a small amount of remote working, but this role does require regular onsite attendance) Location: BGS headquarters in Keyworth in Nottingham Closing date: Monday 13 January 2025 About the role We are undertaking important research exploring how to build a circular economy for mineral raw materials, including technology metals crucial to the UK economy. We lead the development of a UK technology metals observatory (), and as part of this we develop stocks and flows models for a range of technology metals. Our focus on sustainable development in the minerals sector requires growing this work to cover a range of mineral raw materials. We are seeking a suitably experienced material systems researcher to supplement the existing research team. The key duties/responsibilities of the role will include: Assist with the development of system dynamics models and towards the future development of the technology metals observatory. Collate, process and analyse a range of physical, environmental, economic and social data associated with mineral raw materials to enable a comprehensive view of the resource/environmental/socio-economic opportunities and challenges for the UK, and opportunities for interventions through circular economy and sustainability strategies. Collaborator engagement to generate new data and information essential for the modelling work, and to assist with scientific reports and peer-reviewed journal papers. Presentation of the work to key project partners and collaborators in government and industry, and at UK and international conferences. About you Do you have either an MSc with sufficient relevant post qualification experience, or a PhD in a related field (for example geology, industrial ecology, sustainable resource management)? Previous experience in working with mineral raw material and technology metals is highly desirable. You will provide the expertise required to develop material flow analysis (MFA) models for mapping the stocks and flows of mineral raw material value chains within the UK. The work will be mostly UK-based but there will likely be opportunities to travel for research purposes (e.g. partner engagement, conference attendance). As part of a larger community of researchers and geoscientists in BGS and project partner organisations, you will be expected to share your knowledge and help with the development of new research ideas and projects. In addition, you will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Please note - you will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment. The additional specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post will be assessed at Shortlist (S) stage, interview (I) stage, or both (S&I). Educated to 2:1 in a relevant degree (e.g. geology, industrial ecology, sustainability or life cycle analysis) and have either an MSc with sufficient relevant post qualification experience or a PhD in a subject relevant to the post (S) Completion of material flow analysis (MFA) modules as part of undergraduate or postgraduate degree PLUS applied knowledge of MFA arising from use in project/ thesis work (S) Experience in developing stocks and flows models (including material flow analysis, input-output analysis) as well as experience in collating, processing, analysing data on materials flows and modifying models accordingly (S&I) A record of accomplishment of scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed journals and technical reports (S&I) Knowledge of the concept of the circular economy (CE) and knowledge in system dynamic modelling (S&I) Knowledge in using design and visualisation tools e.g. Sankey diagrams (I) Ability to work within a variety of teams, with an interest to engage with specialists from other areas (S&I) You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work in the geosciences (S&I) Experience in working with technology metals and experience in life cycle assessment (S&I) Experience in conducting collaborator engagement and structured interviews for collating new data (I) Knowledge of python programming and in using software packages for system dynamic modelling (I) About us The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey whose core mission is to advise government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts. We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency. As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate about earth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society. BGS became a signatory of the Technician Commitment in July 2022. How to apply Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process. A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 13 January 2025. Interviews are expected to be held in late January 2025 in Nottingham. About the British Geological Survey (BGS) The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey that provides a core science mission to inform government of science related to the subsurface and its interfaces and also undertakes applied research for solutions to earth and environmental processes, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI as well as through research grants and via private sector contracts. BGS has an annual budget of approximately £60 million and employs 650 people. It has two main sites, a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham and the Lyell Centre, which is a joint collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. BGS works with more than 150 private sector organisations as well as having close links with 40 universities and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year. How to Apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for BGS and the role you're applying for. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered. You will only be assessed on the content of your CV and covering letter and not the 'experience' section of the application. About UKRI UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at . Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment. How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to flourish and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce' Disability Confident Employer . click apply for full job details

Overview We are looking for a Python developer to a) work on building and improving our environmental impact assessment models and b) help us integrate our model libraries with existing tools that farmers and food companies use. These models are supporting farmers and food companies to reduce their environment impacts at the global level. From 2024 we will be conducting an international experiment to assess how much our models - integrated into farm tools - reduce the environmental impacts of farms, enabling us to quantify the effects we are having. Hestia is a scientific university-based project, focused on developing the underlying science and technology to shift the global food system towards greater environmental sustainability. This role is for an 18 months self-employed/freelance consultancy contract initially, with the option for renewal. Responsibilities Write and maintain environmental models written in Python. Support other software needs across the Hestia stack in Python. Build reliable and resilient software. Anticipate scalability and performance issues. Ensure code quality through tests, in accordance with good practices; participate in code reviews. Be a force of technical and functional proposals. Essential skills and experience Expertise in Python. Experience with environmental modelling (particularly using Life Cycle Assessment) or a desire to develop industry-leading knowledge in this area during the project. Desirable skills and experience Experience with Gitlab CI-CD. Why work on the Hestia project? Mission: Our project aims to reduce the environmental impacts of the global agricultural system through science, data, and technology. Your abilities in these areas will directly contribute to helping solve environmental and food security challenges. Team: You will work with environmental scientists and software developers in a world leading University. You can find out more about our team on theOxford Martin School website. Collaborations: We collaborate with different departments in the University, with agricultural research organisations, and with businesses in the food supply chain. Flexibility: We are based at the Oxford Martin School in the centre of Oxford, but many of our team work remotely across Europe. International Projects: Our projects involve partnerships with international organisations and field trials in countries worldwide. Long-Term Funding: We have been funded by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) since 2019, and are now funded by the Login5 Foundation, WWF, DEFRA, Wellcome Trust, and Ardevora Charitable Trust. Our research: Data and methods underpinning Hestia were published in Science in 2018, and these data have been widely used by the media (e.g. the BBC, New York Times, and the Guardian), in policy documents (e.g. the IPCC's 6th Assessment Report and the UK's National Food Strategy), by NGOs (e.g. WWF and the WRI), and by Our World in Data. Our team's research has been published in Nature, PNAS, BMJ, Biological Conservation, amongst other journals.

PhD Studentship for Broadcast and Streaming Sustainability Are you interested in understanding and reducing the environmental impact of video streaming? BBC R&D and University of Bristol are searching for a passionate researcher to join their team to pursue an Industrial PhD. This four-year studentship, hosted jointly by the BBC Research and Development Sustainable Engineering team and the Sustainable Computing group at the University of Bristol, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the net zero transition of the media sector. Broadcast and Streaming have become a critical part of human life. However, the energy and environmental impacts of these services still face methodological and data challenges. In this International PhD studentship based in UK, there will be opportunities to apply industrial ecology methods and expand their applicability to some complex attrition and allocation scenarios. Position is funded through an EPSRC- Industrial Case studentship. The candidate will be enrolled at the University of Bristol and work primarily with BBC R&D at one of their UK-based Locations (London/Glasgow/Manchester). This position would tackle some of the most pressing questions around the future of Internet-based Media Services, examine the energy consumption across traditional broadcast and streaming and develop real-life sustainability interventions for digital devices, cloud and internet infrastructure. You will work across our two teams to quantify the energy and carbon footprint of the UK Media sector, with a special focus on the BBC. You'll apply lifecycle assessment approaches based on first-hand knowledge of operating a global media service. As part of this you will establish the current energy and greenhouse gas footprint from the use of data centres, networks and user devices to deliver television. You will also identify hotspots for climate impact, propose sustainable interventions, and test their efficacy in real-world settings, for example, video encoding in cloud services, CDN cache servers or in applications like BBC iPlayer. You will build comprehensive sustainability assessment models, undertake extensive data collection, sanitisation, visualisation, and pipeline development, and proposing sustainability interventions. Comprehensive training will provided. Additional information is provided in the Entry Requirements section. You will spend the majority of your time physically at the BBC Research and Development, having a dedicated desk space and access to the Sustainable Engineering Research team and also regularly spend time at the University of Bristol for concentrated study periods with weekly or more frequent supervision remote calls. Ideal Candidate: We are looking for committed individuals with a passion for sustainability and the drive to make a difference. If you have a strong analytical background and are eager to engage with cutting-edge research, apply now to help shape the future of media's role in environmental stewardship. Candidate requirements: Candidates with interest and/or expertise in Lifecycle Assessments, Power Measurements and/or Energy Systems modelling will be specially enjoy working on this project. Comfort with Data analytics and/or mathematical modelling will also be a great asset. Open for all Nationalities. Joining date is flexible and can be negotiated. This position has a much higher stipend than usual UKRI PhD studentship in the UK with dedicated budget for travel, conferences and research expenses. Applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of a merit at master's degree level (or international equivalent) in an area related to the topic of digital media and/or quantitative environmental assessments. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree. You will need proficiency and/or interest in a programming language such as Python, R. The willingness to work collaboratively with other researchers and external stakeholders is essential. Depending on your background you will attend the BBC's inhouse training, University of Bristol's graduate level courses, training in academic writing, introductory training in media, internet, and entertainment sector as well as advanced training in Lifecycle Assessments and Environmental Impacts. Supervisors will also ensure trainings for any coding and/or software skills as well public engagement skills if needed and/or desired. If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Prior to submitting an online application, you will need to contact the project supervisor (Dr Dan Schien) to discuss. Online applications are made at . Please select Computer Science PhD on the Programme Choice page. You will be prompted to enter details of the studentship in the Funding and Research Details sections of the form. British Broadcasting Corporation / University of Bristol Sustainable Computing group, School of Computer Science Some industrial ecology candidates that are on the job market

PhD Studentship for Broadcast and Streaming Sustainability Are you interested in understanding and reducing the environmental impact of video streaming? BBC R&D and University of Bristol are searching for a passionate researcher to join their team to pursue an Industrial PhD. This four-year studentship, hosted jointly by the BBC Research and Development Sustainable Engineering team and the Sustainable Computing group at the University of Bristol, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the net zero transition of the media sector. Broadcast and Streaming have become a critical part of human life. However, the energy and environmental impacts of these services still face methodological and data challenges. In this International PhD studentship based in UK, there will be opportunities to apply industrial ecology methods and expand their applicability to some complex attrition and allocation scenarios. Position is funded through an EPSRC- Industrial Case studentship. The candidate will be enrolled at the University of Bristol and work primarily with BBC R&D at one of their UK-based Locations (London/Glasgow/Manchester). This position would tackle some of the most pressing questions around the future of Internet-based Media Services, examine the energy consumption across traditional broadcast and streaming and develop real-life sustainability interventions for digital devices, cloud and internet infrastructure. You will work across our two teams to quantify the energy and carbon footprint of the UK Media sector, with a special focus on the BBC. You'll apply lifecycle assessment approaches based on first-hand knowledge of operating a global media service. As part of this you will establish the current energy and greenhouse gas footprint from the use of data centres, networks and user devices to deliver television. You will also identify hotspots for climate impact, propose sustainable interventions, and test their efficacy in real-world settings, for example, video encoding in cloud services, CDN cache servers or in applications like BBC iPlayer. You will build comprehensive sustainability assessment models, undertake extensive data collection, sanitisation, visualisation, and pipeline development, and proposing sustainability interventions. Comprehensive training will provided. Additional information is provided in the Entry Requirements section. You will spend the majority of your time physically at the BBC Research and Development, having a dedicated desk space and access to the Sustainable Engineering Research team and also regularly spend time at the University of Bristol for concentrated study periods with weekly or more frequent supervision remote calls. Ideal Candidate: We are looking for committed individuals with a passion for sustainability and the drive to make a difference. If you have a strong analytical background and are eager to engage with cutting-edge research, apply now to help shape the future of media's role in environmental stewardship. Candidate requirements: Candidates with interest and/or expertise in Lifecycle Assessments, Power Measurements and/or Energy Systems modelling will be specially enjoy working on this project. Comfort with Data analytics and/or mathematical modelling will also be a great asset. Open for all Nationalities. Joining date is flexible and can be negotiated. This position has a much higher stipend than usual UKRI PhD studentship in the UK with dedicated budget for travel, conferences and research expenses. Applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of a merit at master's degree level (or international equivalent) in an area related to the topic of digital media and/or quantitative environmental assessments. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree. You will need proficiency and/or interest in a programming language such as Python, R. The willingness to work collaboratively with other researchers and external stakeholders is essential. Depending on your background you will attend the BBC's inhouse training, University of Bristol's graduate level courses, training in academic writing, introductory training in media, internet, and entertainment sector as well as advanced training in Lifecycle Assessments and Environmental Impacts. Supervisors will also ensure trainings for any coding and/or software skills as well public engagement skills if needed and/or desired. If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Prior to submitting an online application, you will need to contact the project supervisor (Dr Dan Schien) to discuss. Online applications are made at . Please select Computer Science PhD on the Programme Choice page. You will be prompted to enter details of the studentship in the Funding and Research Details sections of the form. British Broadcasting Corporation / University of Bristol Sustainable Computing group, School of Computer Science Some industrial ecology candidates that are on the job market

PhD Studentship for Broadcast and Streaming Sustainability Are you interested in understanding and reducing the environmental impact of video streaming? BBC R&D and University of Bristol are searching for a passionate researcher to join their team to pursue an Industrial PhD. This four-year studentship, hosted jointly by the BBC Research and Development Sustainable Engineering team and the Sustainable Computing group at the University of Bristol, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the net zero transition of the media sector. Broadcast and Streaming have become a critical part of human life. However, the energy and environmental impacts of these services still face methodological and data challenges. In this International PhD studentship based in UK, there will be opportunities to apply industrial ecology methods and expand their applicability to some complex attrition and allocation scenarios. Position is funded through an EPSRC- Industrial Case studentship. The candidate will be enrolled at the University of Bristol and work primarily with BBC R&D at one of their UK-based Locations (London/Glasgow/Manchester). This position would tackle some of the most pressing questions around the future of Internet-based Media Services, examine the energy consumption across traditional broadcast and streaming and develop real-life sustainability interventions for digital devices, cloud and internet infrastructure. You will work across our two teams to quantify the energy and carbon footprint of the UK Media sector, with a special focus on the BBC. You'll apply lifecycle assessment approaches based on first-hand knowledge of operating a global media service. As part of this you will establish the current energy and greenhouse gas footprint from the use of data centres, networks and user devices to deliver television. You will also identify hotspots for climate impact, propose sustainable interventions, and test their efficacy in real-world settings, for example, video encoding in cloud services, CDN cache servers or in applications like BBC iPlayer. You will build comprehensive sustainability assessment models, undertake extensive data collection, sanitisation, visualisation, and pipeline development, and proposing sustainability interventions. Comprehensive training will provided. Additional information is provided in the Entry Requirements section. You will spend the majority of your time physically at the BBC Research and Development, having a dedicated desk space and access to the Sustainable Engineering Research team and also regularly spend time at the University of Bristol for concentrated study periods with weekly or more frequent supervision remote calls. Ideal Candidate: We are looking for committed individuals with a passion for sustainability and the drive to make a difference. If you have a strong analytical background and are eager to engage with cutting-edge research, apply now to help shape the future of media's role in environmental stewardship. Candidate requirements: Candidates with interest and/or expertise in Lifecycle Assessments, Power Measurements and/or Energy Systems modelling will be specially enjoy working on this project. Comfort with Data analytics and/or mathematical modelling will also be a great asset. Open for all Nationalities. Joining date is flexible and can be negotiated. This position has a much higher stipend than usual UKRI PhD studentship in the UK with dedicated budget for travel, conferences and research expenses. Applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of a merit at master's degree level (or international equivalent) in an area related to the topic of digital media and/or quantitative environmental assessments. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree. You will need proficiency and/or interest in a programming language such as Python, R. The willingness to work collaboratively with other researchers and external stakeholders is essential. Depending on your background you will attend the BBC's inhouse training, University of Bristol's graduate level courses, training in academic writing, introductory training in media, internet, and entertainment sector as well as advanced training in Lifecycle Assessments and Environmental Impacts. Supervisors will also ensure trainings for any coding and/or software skills as well public engagement skills if needed and/or desired. If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Prior to submitting an online application, you will need to contact the project supervisor (Dr Dan Schien) to discuss. Online applications are made at . Please select Computer Science PhD on the Programme Choice page. You will be prompted to enter details of the studentship in the Funding and Research Details sections of the form. British Broadcasting Corporation / University of Bristol Sustainable Computing group, School of Computer Science Some industrial ecology candidates that are on the job market

Salary: D/S2 salary is £41,344 to £45,479 (depending on skills and experience) A great benefits package is offered, including an outstanding pension scheme (with an extremely generous employer contribution - on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time - 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, including a small amount of remote working, but this role does require regular onsite attendance) Location: BGS headquarters in Keyworth in Nottingham Closing date: Monday 13 January 2025 About the role We are undertaking important research exploring how to build a circular economy for mineral raw materials, including technology metals crucial to the UK economy. We lead the development of a UK technology metals observatory (), and as part of this, we develop stocks and flows models for a range of technology metals. Our focus on sustainable development in the minerals sector requires growing this work to cover a range of mineral raw materials. We are seeking a suitably experienced material systems researcher to supplement the existing research team. The key duties/responsibilities of the role will include: Assist with the development of system dynamics models and towards the future development of the technology metals observatory. Collate, process and analyse a range of physical, environmental, economic and social data associated with mineral raw materials to enable a comprehensive view of the resource/environmental/socio-economic opportunities and challenges for the UK, and opportunities for interventions through circular economy and sustainability strategies. Collaborator engagement to generate new data and information essential for the modelling work, and to assist with scientific reports and peer-reviewed journal papers. Presentation of the work to key project partners and collaborators in government and industry, and at UK and international conferences. About you Do you have either an MSc with sufficient relevant post-qualification experience, or a PhD in a related field (for example geology, industrial ecology, sustainable resource management)? Previous experience in working with mineral raw material and technology metals is highly desirable. You will provide the expertise required to develop material flow analysis (MFA) models for mapping the stocks and flows of mineral raw material value chains within the UK. The work will be mostly UK-based but there will likely be opportunities to travel for research purposes (e.g., partner engagement, conference attendance). As part of a larger community of researchers and geoscientists in BGS and project partner organisations, you will be expected to share your knowledge and help with the development of new research ideas and projects. In addition, you will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Please note - you will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment. The additional specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post will be assessed at Shortlist (S) stage, interview (I) stage, or both (S&I). Educated to 2:1 in a relevant degree (e.g., in geology, industrial ecology, sustainability or life cycle analysis) and have either an MSc with sufficient relevant post-qualification experience or a PhD in a subject relevant to the post (S) Completion of material flow analysis (MFA) modules as part of undergraduate or postgraduate degree PLUS applied knowledge of MFA arising from use in project/thesis work (S) Experience in developing stocks and flows models (including material flow analysis, input-output analysis) as well as experience in collating, processing, analysing data on materials flows and modifying models accordingly (S&I) A record of accomplishment of scientific writing and publication in peer-review journals and technical reports (S&I) Knowledge of the concept of the circular economy (CE) and knowledge in system dynamic modelling (S&I) Knowledge in using design and visualisation tools e.g., Sankey diagrams (I) Ability to work within a variety of teams, with an interest to engage with specialists from other areas (S&I) You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work in the geosciences (S&I) Experience in working with technology metals and experience in life cycle assessment (S&I) Experience in conducting collaborator engagement and structured interviews for collating new data (I) Knowledge of python programming and in using software packages for system dynamic modelling (I) About us The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world-leading geological survey whose core mission is to advise government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts. We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency! As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate about earth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society. BGS became a signatory of the Technician Commitment in July 2022. How to apply Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process. A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 13 January 2025 . Interviews are expected to be held in late January 2025 in Nottingham.